Or rosehip seed oil, is extracted from the rose plant. Rosehip seed oil’s benefits are many!
Rosehip oil is:
- hydrating
- moisturizes skin and hair
- boosts collagen formation
- used for exfoliation
- helps in brightening skin
- reduces hyperpigmentation
- helps decrease scars and fine lines
- reduces inflammation
- Sun damage can also be reduced by applying rosehip oil
The main chemical constituents of Rosehip Carrier Oil are: Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, and Stearic Acid. Read more about this amazing carrier oil here>New Directions Aromatics
It is often used in creating skincare products as it penetrates the skin quickly without leaving a greasy feel.
I love adding it to my face oil. The recommended usage for Rosehip oil is up to 20% of a formulation.
Rosehip oil is great for these skin types:
- Hormone reactive
- Sensitive
- Mature
It has the comedogenic rating of 1.
